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Director of CollectionsCity of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Director of Collections

Director of Collections

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Position Summary

Oversee the following units within the Department of Revenue :

  • Tax Clearance   Unit Tax clearances are required for entities doing business or seeking benefits from the City such as zoning variances tax abatements licenses / permits properties acquired at Sheriff Sale and city employment.  The Tax Clearance Unit operates out of the Concourse level of the Municipal Services Building.  The Unit consists of two supervisors nine representatives and one clerical staff member.  The Unit reports directly to a Revenue Collection Officer.
  • Commercial Activity License Revocation Unit   Tax compliance is required as a condition to the issuance and retention of a commercial activity license.  The Commercial Activity License Revocation Unit operates out of the 2nd Floor of the Municipal Services Building.  The Unit consists of one supervisor seven tax collectors and one clerical staff member.  The Unit reports directly to a Revenue Collection Officer.
  • Collection Agency Support Unit   The Collections Division is responsible for the oversight of the Departments collection agencies and co-counsels and for review / approval of vendor invoices.  The Collection Agency Support Unit operates out of the 2nd Floor of the Municipal Services Building.  The Unit consists of one supervisor and four support staff.  The Unit reports directly to the Director of Delinquent Collections.

Essential Functions

The Director of Delinquent Collections primary responsibility is to assist the Deputy Revenue Commissioner for Collections through oversight and monitoring of critical collection processes within the Department of Revenue. The Director has a diverse list of events and recurring tasks that require his / her attention throughout the year including (but not limited) to the following areas :

  • Development and implementation of collection strategies and projects
  • Coordination of referrals among several outside collection agencies co-counsels and Law to maximize collections
  • Oversight of compliance functions related to outside collection agencies and co-counsels and
  • Oversight of timely and proper processing of all vendor invoices.

    • Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of tax policies regulations and legislation.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of auditing and accounting.
  • Knowledge of basic data analytics theory.
  • Skill in developing tax compliance programs.
  • Ability to interpret tax regulations code and legislation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work as a team leader and team member.
  • Ability to solve problems creatively with stakeholders and staff
  • Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships.
  • Able to perform efficiently under pressure.
  • Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and / or projects simultaneously.

    • Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in business administration Public Administration
  • Experience in delinquent revenue collections which must include proficiency using collections software
  • Experience successfully supervising managing and developing delinquent revenue collections staff and operations including the entire debt collection life cycle
  • Experience implementing approaches to debt collections that increase productivity and yield; expertise in debt collections including local state and federal laws and regulations that govern collections (FDCPA TCPA) modern practices strategies and techniques specific to types of debts
  • Experience navigating and improving computer software and databases related to billing and collections of delinquent accounts
  • Experience collaborating with colleagues within the department to provide overall organizational effectiveness and high value customer service
  • Experience with complex reporting and analysis on account receivable collection rate outreach efficacy and agency and vendor collections and productivity utilizing proper research and data methods and techniques
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

    • Additional Information :

    TO APPLY :   Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

    Salary Range :  $120000 - $130000

    Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee :

  • Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTAs Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses subways trolleys and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
  • Parental Benefits : The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
  • Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
  • Generous retirement savings options are available
  • Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
  • Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses extending not only to City employees but in some cases spouse and dependents too!

    • Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

  • The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

    • Effective May 22 2023 vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex : Nurses doctors emergency medical personnel) must be fully vaccinated.

    The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race ethnicity color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status source of income familial status genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at or send an email to

    For more information go to : Human Relations Website : Work :

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    Employment Type : Full-time

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